About

Indiana Wesleyan University is an evangelical Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. The University was founded in 1920 as Marion College and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.

Academics

Indiana Wesleyan University is ready for you! Our Adult & Graduate programs are designed for working adults in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio or online. The Residential Undergraduate campus is a Christ-centered community in Marion, Indiana of just over 3,000 students jointly seeking academic, spiritual and social excellence.

Residential Undergraduate

We believe that getting an education is about more than getting a degree. It is about creating mentoring relationships with professors and lifelong relationships with peers. It is about more than just finding a school, but finding a place where you will live and grow in a microcosm of the body of Christ.

Adult, Graduate & Online

Whether your intent is to complete an associate degree, finish your bachelor's degree, prepare for special education licensure, enter the world of higher learning with a master's degree, pursue a doctoral degree, or earn one of our many certificates, our Adult Education Programs are designed specifically for your busy lifestyle.

Careers

Why Chemistry?

We are often asked, "What can I do with a Chemistry degree?" As with most other majors, there are many more options available than seems obvious at first glance. While many of our Chemistry majors do go on to graduate or medical school followed by occupations as professional scientists and doctors, that is not a true picture of the spectrum of pathways from which you can choose.

Here are some options for those with a Chemistry degree (most require more than just a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry):

Biochemistry

Biotechnology

Chemical Engineer

Chemical Hygiene Officer

Cosmetics

Dentist

Dietician

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental

Food/Flavors

Forensics/Detective

Geneticist

Industrial Hygiene

Lab Technician

Law

Materials Science

Ophthalmologist

Optometrist

Orthodontist

Patent Examiner

Petroleum Engineer

Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemist

Pharmacist

Physical Therapist

Physician

Preservationist

Process Operator

Quality Control

Teacher/Professor

Technical Writer/Illustrator

Textiles

Toxicologist

Veterinarian

Thus, while laboratory research, teaching and health care seem to be the only likely careers, the options are really pretty broad. Given the small number of people who are willing to undergo the rigors of majoring in Chemistry, the job market is good. Furthermore, the stipends available to pay you for going to graduate school to prepare for many of these roles can be quite lucrative.

Here is some further information on the careers available to Chemistry majors: